Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo Air Force Base

Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo Air Force Base
Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province in Zimbabwe
Site information
OwnerZimbabwe Defence Forces
OperatorAir Force of Zimbabwe
Location
JZ Moyo AFB
Location within Zimbabwe
Coordinates18°09′51″S 29°58′02″E / 18.16417°S 29.96722°E / -18.16417; 29.96722
Site history
Built1970 (1970)
Battles/warsRhodesian Bush War

Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo Air Force Base (abbreviated JZ Moyo), formerly known as Field Air Force Base and Fylde Air Force Base, is an air force base located near Dodington, approximately 18 kilometers west of Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province in Zimbabwe. It is one of the three main air bases for the Air Force of Zimbabwe home to air defence and regimental training. The base is also tasked with anti air artillery and radar systems training. A full range of amenities, which include workshops, transport fleets, equipment depots, accommodation, sporting and entertainment facilities support the base.

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